Endangered mountain caribou have unique gut microbes linked to lichen diet

Endangered mountain caribou in British Columbia possess a unique gut microbiome in late winter when they feed on tree lichens, a finding that could guide caribou recovery efforts, according to a new study from the University of Alberta.

Jun 7, 2025 - 11:08
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Endangered mountain caribou in British Columbia possess a unique gut microbiome in late winter when they feed on tree lichens, a finding that could guide caribou recovery efforts, according to a new study from the University of Alberta.